The Position:
Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager, the Procurement Associates ensures the execution of transparent and efficient procurement and logistics services and processes in the Reginal Office (RO).
You will report directly to the Operations Manager
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects staff in the Reginal Office (RO) and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery especially in the field of commodity security and procurement & supply chain management. The incumbent also provides organizational functions of the office in terms of providing effective communications support to the office; ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management and logistical support.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration or similar discipline desirable.
Knowledge and Experience:
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in administration, procurement finance or office management. Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management and ERP financial systems.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French is desirable.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Functional Competencies:
- Client orientation
- Managing documents and reports
- Planning, organizing and multi-tasking
- Organizing data sets
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